A mini stroke, or transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a brief episode characterized by neurological symptoms. A mini stroke is a serious event because it is often the warning sign of an impending stroke. The symptoms of a mini stroke begin suddenly and vary depending on the part of the brain that is affected.
The following offers an estimated range of how long alcohol stays in your blood, urine and saliva: 1  Saliva test: One to five days. 2  Blood test: 12 hours. 3  Urine test: Three to five days via Ethyl Gluconoride (EGT) metabolite.  Breathalyzer test: Up to 24 hours.
How Long Does Alcohol Stay In Your System? Once in the bloodstream, alcohol leaves the system in two ways: 10% leaves through breath, perspiration, and the urine. 90% is metabolized (broken down in the body). Pretty much everyone, regardless of age, size, or race, metabolizes alcohol at the same pace. That pace is .015 of blood alcohol concentration (BAC) per hour. So that means for every hour you are not drinking, .015 of the alcohol in your body is being metabolized and disappearing from your body (thanks to David J. Hanson, Ph.D. for this information). So, if your BAC was 0.08 (legally impaired), it would take about 5.33 hours for the alcohol to be eliminated from your body.